Yobe State governor Mai Mala Buni has directed the suspension of
the district Head of Fannami Ward, Lawan Mari from Bade Local
Government for alleged sodomy with a six year-old-boy.
In a Statement signed by the Honorable Commissioner for
Information, Home Affairs and Culture, Abdullahi Bego said the
Governor has directed swift action against the district head.
The statement reads:
“His Excellency has directed that appropriate administrative and
legal measures be taken swiftly to investigate and prosecute the
matter.
“Consequently, the traditional ruler involved has been suspended
indefinitely from his position as ward head of Fannami Ward,
Gashu’a pending the outcome of police investigation into the
matter.
“A letter to that effect has already been served the ward head
by Bade Local Government Council.”
As directed, a letter of suspension has already been issued to
the district head.
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